Celebrating Fort Wayne’s Rich Artistic Legacy with Amaryllis… A New Gateway Sculpture by Artist Cary Shafer.
Amaryllis Blossoms!
We are grateful to Sculptor Cary Shafer for his outstanding work creating the Gateway Sculpture, Amaryllis, inspired by the artistic legacy of the Historic West Central Neighborhood. Amaryllis will welcome 100,000 motorists a week into our amazing West neighborhood and our vibrant Downtown Fort Wayne.
Cary was inspired by the paintings of Jody Hemphill Smith who championed the neighborhood for 50 years.
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Dream it.
It all begins with an idea. Sculptor Cary Shafer created a Sculpture inspired by a Painting by Jo Ellen Hemphill Smith, Amaryllis. The work celebrates the artistic legacy of West Central artists and their cultural contributions to the City of Fort Wayne.
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A New Gateway.
Cary Shafer’s vision for a new entrance to the city allows a welcoming spirit to all and announces the artistic evolution of the city.
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Grow it.
We aren’t done! The Hemphill Smith Art Foundation plans more public art projects to meet the needs of a city prepared to re-imagine its artistic future.
